Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

About the role

Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adults with post-acute and chronic conditions, including mobility and functional restoration.
• Document care using common systems in skilled nursing facilities and comply with Medicare/Medicaid regulatory requirements.
• Work independently and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is required.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and treat adults with post-acute and chronic conditions, including mobility and functional restoration.
• Experience with documentation systems commonly used in SNFs and Medicare/Medicaid regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Prior travel PT experience and proficiency with restorative nursing programs are preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA, an active New Jersey Physical Therapist license, BLS certification, experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting, demonstrated ability to evaluate and treat adults with post-acute and chronic conditions, including mobility and functional restoration, experience with documentation systems commonly used in SNFs and Medicare/Medicaid regulatory requirements, and ability to work independently and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Preferred skills include prior travel PT experience and proficiency with restorative nursing programs.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours of 36 per week; scheduled 40 hours.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon application and interview.

Schedule

Shift: Days.
Shift hours: 08:30–16:30.
Scheduled as 5x8 with a 30-minute meal break.

Location Highlights

• Westfield, NJ offers a suburban lifestyle with accessible regional transit and nearby outdoor recreation.
• The town is 30 miles from Manhattan with NJ Transit rail service providing regular commutes to New York Penn Station and is adjacent to Rahway River Parkway offering riverside trails and parks.
• The historic downtown features shops and restaurants along North and South Avenue and is within 25 miles of the Jersey Shore beaches and Sandy Hook.
• The town is a suburban community suited to those seeking a walkable downtown, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a mix of cultural events at nearby Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.
• Commuting options include major roadways I-78 and the Garden State Parkway within a 20–40 minute drive, and Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 20 miles away.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.